Description
A delightful dish featuring grilled chicken quarters topped with a rich and creamy garlic drizzle, perfect for family dinners or weekend barbecues.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken leg quarters (thigh + drumstick attached)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- Salt & black pepper to taste
- Optional: squeeze of lemon juice
- 1/4 cup mayo
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 garlic clove, finely minced
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp honey
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Splash of warm water to thin
Instructions
- Rub the chicken leg quarters with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Let marinate for 30 minutes.
- Preheat your grill to medium heat. Grill the chicken quarters for 30-35 minutes, flipping halfway through. Rest for a few minutes before slicing.
- In a bowl, mix all drizzle ingredients: mayo, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper. Gradually add warm water until pourable.
- Drizzle the creamy sauce over grilled chicken while warm.
- Slice chicken into servings and present on a platter.
Notes
Marinate chicken longer for more flavor and ensure it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F for safety. A squeeze of lemon juice can enhance the dish’s flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
Keywords: grilled chicken, easy chicken recipe, creamy garlic sauce, family dinner, barbecue recipe